Printer Setup Instructions - Zebra GX430t - OSX

August 17, 2018 17:19

Updated

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST FOLLOW EVERY STEP EXACTLY OR YOUR PRINTER WILL NOT WORK!

These are the instructions for setting up your Zebra printer for use on your Mac OSX. You will need to provide your computer's login and password for an administrator level account several times throughout this process. You will only need to go through this process once and it should take about 15 minutes to complete.

PRE-SETUP:

The zebra barcode printers do not come pre-loaded with ink or labels. Before setup, ensure that your printer has its ink ribbon and labels loaded.

Setup Steps

Plug In and Turn On your Printer then attach the printer to your computer with the USB cord.

Allow Access to CUPS (The Printer Setup Tool)

Open the Terminal App (Press Command+Spacebar and type Terminal to find it quickly)

Paste or type in "cupsctl WebInterface=yes" and hit return

Setup the Print Driver using CUPS

Click on this link http://localhost:631. (You can also type or paste the link into your web browser.)

Select "Adding Printers and Classes"

Select "Add Printer"

Select the Zebra printer found under the "Local Printers" section

Name the printer "VFBarcodePrinter" and un-share. (This step is critical to our app working. Make sure the spelling is correct.)